Greetings everyone!
I've been working as quickly as possible to get books out to everyone. There are still a few left over, but I'm hoping to wrap it up shortly. I've heard ...
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Leia Barrett
about 1 month ago
The Odd Dog has arrived! Here's what happens next.
Greetings gentle readers!
This has been a tremendously long time coming, but I'm so pleased to report that I received the early copies of The Odd Dog yesterday! Here's a pic...
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Leia Barrett
2 months ago
The books are almost here, and Pintopia is almost gone!
Greetings from snowy KC!
I wanted to give you a few quick updates with The Odd Dog. The books will arrive stateside any day now and (I hope) in my hands in a week or two. I ...
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Leia Barrett
4 months ago
The weather is oh, so frightful, but these updates are quite delightful!
Hi everyone,
If you're in KC like me, I hope you're off the road and staying safe and warm! If you're anywhere else, well.. be glad you're not in KC right now. :)
Since the...
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Leia Barrett
5 months ago
LAST CALL for the Pawlidays, Black Friday Special, and some PAWsome Projects!
Greetings everyone!
After some final tweaks and changes, The Odd Dog is now in the hands of the printer! Once printed, the book has to sit for 30 days while the glue drie...
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Leia Barrett
5 months ago
VIP (Very Important Pawliday) Announcement- PLEASE READ
Greetings everyone!
I hope you're all having a wonderful week! I'll do my best to keep this brief. :)
Announcement #1- We're happy with the proof!
Melinda Martin (the Publ...
I've been working as quickly as possible to get books out to everyone. There are still a few left over, but I'm hoping to wrap it up shortly. I've heard so many lovely comments about the book and cannot thank all of you enough!
I'm doing things a little differently with this campaign. Now that I've mailed out The Odd Dog, I'm putting together the digital dog package. I wanted to think through something that would have VALUE.
Here's what you'll get:
A link to the eBook version of The Odd Dog.
A downloadable DIY corner bookmark template. I've decided to give you a version that can be colored and a designed version.
Coloring pages
A link to leave a review on Goodreads or Amazon
That last one, is, admittedly for me, but if you can take the time to leave an honest review I would be SO grateful. The number of reviews on Amazon particularly affects your visibility, buyer confidence, etc.
As a side note-- I ABSOLUTELY want to normalize pics of people reading their copy to their dogs. If you're willing, PLEASE send me pics of your Odd Dog Squad enjoying the book.
Thank you, as always, for your support, and I hope you're excited to help me bring Odd Dog into the world!
This has been a tremendously long time coming, but I'm so pleased to report that I received the early copies of The Odd Dog yesterday! Here's a pic of Layla literally standing guard over them while we brought them inside for your viewing pleasure.
Layla, Ever Vigilant
So what happens now?
I'm aiming to send deliveries by end of next week. I am reaching out to local backers to see if I can arrange pickup or drop-off, so look for my email.
If all goes according to plan, I'm hoping to have all packages traveling to you before April 1st (no fooling!).
If you're willing, I would love to have you share your thoughts and feedback when you receive the book. I'm still getting it into circulation channels, so I may ask you to consider leaving a review on Goodreads and/or Amazon.
Thank you for joining me on this journey. It has taken a little longer than I had hoped, but I believe this book is worth the wait and hope you do too!
Have a wonderful day, and I cannot wait to share the book we built together!
I wanted to give you a few quick updates with The Odd Dog. The books will arrive stateside any day now and (I hope) in my hands in a week or two. I will be sending them out as quickly as I possibly can and would love your help spreading the word!
After a lot of consideration, I will not be selling the book on Amazon initially. Instead, I'm focusing my efforts on trying to get the book into independent bookstores and doing mini-fundraisers for shelters and rescues.
Here's a quick video where I'm showing off one of the advanced copies:
Your copies will be signed and personalized if you requested it.
This book has truly been a labor of love. Our follow-up book, The Odd Dog's Guide to Making Friends, is a little behind because of it, but I think a book this special deserves its time to shine.
Thank you to everyone who has graciously given to this book.
If you're in KC like me, I hope you're off the road and staying safe and warm! If you're anywhere else, well.. be glad you're not in KC right now. :)
Since the weather is largely keeping us indoors (unless Layla can cajole us outside)...
"This outfit is emBEARassing Mom!" --Layla
I thought I'd take the time to offer a few updates. So-- here's what has been happening with The Odd Dog.
The books are officially printed!! Right now, The Odd Dog is nestled safe in the printing house, getting ready for their epic journey around the world. While this doesn't give me a definitive timeline on when books will be in your hands, it does mean that we've entered the final stage of fulfillment.
Based on the proofs I've received, the book is going to be so worth the wait. We've decided to add a few special elements, including debossing on the cover, that will really make it pop.
Since we're nearing the end of this project, I'm going to be locking orders and collecting payments, so PLEASE complete your surveys if you haven't done so already. I'll be reaching out personally if I haven't heard from you, but it's really important I get everyone's accurate info.
After I've locked the orders, you can still order Odd Dog products through one of my other campaigns.
Speaking of other campaigns...
I decided to run a small enamel pin campaign because, well, I love pins. We're starting with three initial designs plus a bonus design if you back my campaign and my collab partner's ADORABLE Pomeranian campaign. Here's a sneak peek of the initial pins (our bonus 'Odd Pom', Ghost, is on the left).
If you (or a dog lover you know) loves enamel pins, please consider following the project. I'm offering a fun bonus for both early and returning backers, so you'll get both if you help me out during launch! PLUS, we've got lots of stretch goals planned that include free swag and new pins to unlock, so the more support the better the haul!
After some final tweaks and changes, The Odd Dog is now in the hands of the printer! Once printed, the book has to sit for 30 days while the glue dries, after which it will begin its journey to me! The timeline gets a little murky once it sets off, but I promise you will be the FIRST to know when the book is in hand.
I wanted to give you a few quick updates and reminders before the tryptophan sets in (if you're based in the US, of course!)
Last Call for Pawliday Bundles- I'm giving all my loyal backers the opportunity to get a FREE pawliday bundle that is personalized and announces that the Odd Dog will be coming soon.
This unique pack includes:
holiday letter from Odd
$10 Gift Certificate to The Odd Dog Shop
Limited Edition stickers, and
Bookmark with a link to the eBook version of The Odd Dog.
First Peek: Enamel Pin Campaign Coming Up in January!
I'm excited to announce that I'll be participating in Backerkit's Pintopia, happening January 23-February 13. We're starting with the three pins below PLUS a bonus Pomeranian pin we'll be creating exclusively for the campaign. The more support we get, the more pins we'll unlock!
If you love enamel pins or know someone who does, please consider following the project for more info!
A Final Note of Gratitude
If you know me in the real world, you know that, until recently, I had a very different career path. Your support helps me build my business and pursue my dream of educating, advocating, and fundraising, and for that, I am so grateful to you.
